Father, we wanna thank You
For givin' us and gifted Your Son, Jesus
And in return we wanna give You all that we have
Our hearts, our lives and our thanks
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Because of what the Lord has done for us
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Because of what the Lord has done for us
Give thanks
We give thanks (give thanks)
We give thanks
Lord God, we thank You
Thank You from the bottom of our hearts
For giving Jesus to us
And we can say for a weak, "I am strong"
Because You promised
Your strrength will be perfect in our weakness
And for every financial need we have
We can sing, "I am rich"
Because You promised to provide all of our needs
According to Your riches and glory
By Christ Jesus, let's sing it together
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Because of what the Lord has done for us
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich" (I am rich)
Because of what the Lord has done for us
Give thanks (give thanks)
We give You thanks (we give thanks)
Give thanks
We give thanks
About This Song
"Give Thanks" by Don Moen is a profound meditation on the transformative power of gratitude rooted in Christian salvation theology. The song operates on multiple levels, beginning with the simple act of thanksgiving but quickly revealing deeper themes about identity transformation through divine grace. At its core, the lyrics explore how receiving God's ultimate gift-Jesus Christ-fundamentally changes one's spiritual and psychological state, moving believers from positions of weakness and poverty (both literal and spiritual) to strength and richness in Christ. The song's genius lies in its paradoxical declarations where the "weak" and "poor" are invited to speak new identities over themselves, reflecting the Christian doctrine that believers' true worth comes not from circumstances but from their relationship with God. Musically, Moen employs a gentle, contemplative style with flowing melodies that invite congregational participation and personal reflection rather than triumphant celebration. The repetitive structure mirrors liturgical prayers and creates a meditative quality that allows the theological concepts to sink deeply into the listener's consciousness. The song resonated powerfully within Christian worship communities because it provided language for believers to process feelings of inadequacy and material struggle while affirming their spiritual inheritance. Its enduring popularity stems from how it transforms gratitude from a mere emotional response into a bold declaration of faith-based identity, making it both a personal devotional tool and a corporate worship anthem.
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